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CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Coastal Coping is here to support your child and family through life's biggest challenges.
We recognize each child and family have unique needs. Some of our most common supports include:
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Virtual sessions
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In-Home sessions (Ocean/Monmouth County NJ Only)
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Age-appropriate diagnosis education
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Preparation for medical tests, procedures, bloodwork etc.
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Therapeutic medical play
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Coping plans
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Therapeutic expressive play
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Sibling support
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Preparing children for new baby/promoted to big brother or big sister
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Supporting children who have witnessed a traumatic medical event (i.e. paramedic response, caregiver's medical emergency)
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Caregiver guidance while navigating health challenges
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Legacy building & memory making services
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Grief & bereavement support
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Preparing children to visit others in hospitals, long-term care, or rehab.
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Knowledge building for caregivers on developmentally appropriate responses to healthcare experiences, coping, and/or grief
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Infant massage services/ Pediatric massage therapy services
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Integrative aromatherapy services
We encourage you to set up a free 15 minute inquiry phone call with us so we can discuss which services would work best for you and your family's unique needs.
INDIVIDUAL VIRTUAL SESSIONS
$40 per 30 Minute Session
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$80 per 60 Minute Session
Individual child life sessions are virtual and are tailored to your child's needs. We understand everyone's medical journey is different. Prior to your session, we will conduct an assessment and care plan to address specific goals.
Child Life Sessions May Include (but are not limited to):
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Preparation for upcoming medical tests/procedures
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Therapeutic Medical Play
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Expressive Play Interventions
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Age-appropriate diagnosis education
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Coping Plans and coping skill development
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Caregiver support
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Education for caregivers on children's understanding of illness/injury/treatment based on developmental level
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Strategies to advocate for your child in medical settings
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Legacy Building & Memory Making
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Grief & Bereavement Support
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Sibling Support
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Support for children of adult patients
*Please note: If you purchase 1 private session, that session will be with the legal guardian only.
Please note: When purchasing package sessions, your child life specialist will contact you within 24 hours to schedule your session.
2 HOURS OF VIRTUAL SESSIONS PACKAGE
$110 (Save $50!)
This package includes 2 hours of child life virtual sessions where you will have a primary certified child life specialist who will work with you throughout all of your sessions. You will also have access to this child life specialist via e-mail for additional resources while your package is active. Sessions can be divided up to 60 minute or 30 minute sessions to meet your child's needs. The first session will be with the legal guardian to identify specific goals, with the remaining sessions for the child and/or caregiver.
Recommended for: upcoming medical test or procedure, bloodwork/vaccines, planning to visit a loved one in a healthcare setting
Please note: When purchasing package sessions, your child life specialist will contact you within 24 hours to schedule your session.
5 HOURS OF VIRTUAL SESSIONS PACKAGE
$300 (Save $100!)
This package includes 5 hours of child life virtual sessions where you will have a primary certified child life specialist who will work with you throughout all of your sessions. You will also have access to this child life specialist via e-mail for additional resources while your package is active. Sessions can be divided up to 60 minute or 30 minute sessions to meet your child's needs. The first session will be with the legal guardian to identify specific goals, with the remaining sessions for the child and/or caregiver.
Recommended for: recent emergency room/urgent care visit, elective/planned surgeries, unexpected emergency surgery, planned or unexpected inpatient hospital admissions, new diagnosis of chronic or life-threatening illness, children needing support with a family member's diagnosis/treatment, sibling of chronically ill child
Please note: When purchasing package sessions, your child life specialist will contact you within 24 hours to schedule your session.
10 HOURS OF VIRTUAL SESSION PACKAGE
$650 (Save $150!)
This package includes 10 hours of child life private practice virtual sessions where you will have a primary certified child life specialist who will work with you throughout all of your sessions. You will also have access to this child life specialist via e-mail for additional resources while your package is active. Sessions can be divided up to 60 minute or 30 minute sessions to meet your needs.
Recommended for: children with a chronic or life-threatening illness, siblings of chronically ill children, children of adults with chronic or threatening illnesses or children who have experienced the death of a family member or friend.
Please note: When purchasing package sessions, your child life specialist will contact you within 24 hours to schedule your session.
PARENT/CAREGIVER SESSIONS
$40 per 30 minute session
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$80 per 60 minute session
Our Parent/Caregiver sessions are a virtual opportunity for you to meet virtually 1:1 with a child life specialist. These sessions are designed to provide information and support to parents/caregivers as you support your child! Sessions may be focused on:
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Advocating for your child in healthcare settings
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Helping your child cope with healthcare or challenging life experiences
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Caregiver education on children's responses to healthcare based on age and developmental level
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Techniques for supporting siblings
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Building caregiver skills for preparing your child for medical tests, procedures and other healthcare experiences
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Empowering caregivers as you navigate challenging healthcare experiences with your child
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Strategies and tools to support children's coping with your or another loved one's medical diagnosis, treatment, or prognosis.
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Caregiver education on infant massage or pediatric massage therapy techniques
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Caregiver education on integrative aromatherapy techniques
Please note: When purchasing package sessions, your child life specialist will contact you within 24 hours to schedule your session.
In-Home Sessions
Available in Ocean and Monmouth County NJ
In-home sessions may be available in Ocean County and Monmouth County New Jersey. Please email April@coastalcoping.com for more information.
In-Home Session- 30 Minutes: $80
In-Home Session- 60 Minutes: $100
